Network Security Engineer

Lightning AI seeks a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure across Lightning AI’s platform. You will own security systems and controls and collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to ensure reliability and protection of our production environment, including safeguarding our AI infrastructure against evolving threats. This role can be based out of one of our office hubs (San Francisco or Seattle), with in-office requirements of at least 2 days per week and occasional team and company offsites. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time. What You’ll Do • Network Security Design & Implementation: Architect robust network infrastructures, leveraging firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation to enhance security. • Threat Prevention & Risk Mitigation: Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, ensuring robust security policies and access controls. • Monitoring & Incident Response: Utilize SIEM tools for proactive threat detection and collaborate with SOC teams for incident response and breach investigation. • Compliance & Security Governance: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining thorough security documentation. • Security Automation & Optimization: Implement and optimize automation tools for threat detection and response, while staying abreast of emerging security technologies. What You’ll Need • Technical Expertise in firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet), IDS/IPS, VPNs, SD-WAN, cloud security, and encryption. • Proficiency with Security Tools: SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), vulnerability scanners (e.g., Nessus, Qualys), and endpoint security solutions. • Relevant Certifications, such as CCNP Security, CEH, CISSP, GIAC Certifications (GSEC, GCIH, GPEN). • A Passion for Security: A proactive approach to learning about new security technologies and threats